Actinidia chinensis
Chinese Soft Hair Kiwi, Gold Kiwifruit
Also known as: Actinidia chinensis f. jinggangshanensis C.F.Liang +7 more
- Actinidia chinensis f. jinggangshanensis C.F.Liang
- Actinidia chinensis f. rufopulpa C.F.Liang & R.H.Huang
- Actinidia chinensis var. jinggangshanensis (C.F.Liang) C.F.Liang & A.R.Ferguson
- Actinidia chinensis var. lageniformis S.Y.Wang & C.F.Chen
- Actinidia chinensis var. latifolia A.Chev.
- Actinidia chinensis var. nephrocarpa S.Y.Wang & C.F.Chen
- Actinidia chinensis var. rufopulpa (C.F.Lianf & R.H.Huang) C.F.Liang & A.R.Ferguson
- Actinidia multipetaloides H.Z.Jiang
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Actinidiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Actinidia chinensis (commonly known as Chinese soft-hair kiwi or Gold Kiwifruit) is a climbing plant within the Actinidiaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Taiwan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arkansas, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Missouri, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Sweden, Tennessee, Virginia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms